NEWS 3 Millicent business sponsors bike race MILLICENT accountant and keen cyclist Brad Tilley had a special interest in the riders in the annual 100 Mile Classic as they passed through Millicent around noon on Saturday. His accountancy firm sponsored a $100 prize for the sprint along the portion of Short Street between Williams Road and the Medical Clinic Millicent. It has been several years since the 100 Mile Classic was routed along George Street. Mr Tilley and about 20 other onlookers gathered at the intersection of Short Street and Mount Gambier Road as the cyclists made a right-hand turn and headed south. A number of Millicent cycling enthusiasts, including Kristie Williams, Graham Bell and David Green, volunteered their time as marshals for the Millicent leg of the race. Fact-finding journey highlights fracking risk A SOUTH East farmer exploring communities affected by shale gas projects on America’s east coast believes the fact-finding journey has left “no doubt” the industry would pose too high a risk for the South East. Third generation Kalangadoo farmer David Smith has returned with a contingent of 11 Australians - comprising politicians, health professionals and concerned residents - after travelling through New York and Pennsylvania, where hundreds of drill sites are dotted across the landscape. Meeting with residents from the Susquehanna County - home to 1079 active wells which have clocked up 795 violations - Mr Smith said one family the group met no longer had a working water supply, receiving frequent deliveries of water bladders which are stored in the basement. “We could tell when talking to people that there was genuine stress,” Mr Smith said. “It was a real wake up call - this is really impacting on their lives.” Representing the Doctors for the Environment Australia, associate professor Melissa Haswell - a public health specialist based in Sydney - said water pollution “Then there are the people who are the ones that actually experience that accident, or things that are unanticipated, and there are still many questions around the long-term safety. “For these decisions, the question should be asked to those making them, would you raise your family in these areas and choose to live and take these risks? “That is a very powerful question and if they won’t, then why should someone else?” GLOBAL CONCERN: Kalangadoo farmer David Smith. was at the forefront of the argument against unconventional gas and hydraulic fracture stimulation, also known as fracking, but was not the sole concern. “We have discussed regulation quite a bit and there are only two different sides of what people will say,” Ms Haswell said. “The industry will say yes, but they will also say accidents happen, so in their eyes, accidents are an acceptable part of the industry. Pro-oil and gas industry group Energy In Depth and a local councillor were among those to talk up the benefits of the industry to the group during the tour. But for Mr Smith, the negative had outweighed the positive surrounding the industry and he said he returned to the South East with a clear opinion. “There is no mistaking the message put out there, the message from these experts that we’re meeting is that there are most definitely too many risks with unconventional gas production for us to consider it,” he said. A submission will be made to the South Australian parliamentary inquiry into unconventional gas and fracking in the South East, detailing the contingent’s experiences and findings. IN BRIEF Glencoe project support denied THE State Government has again declined to provide financial support for a community project at the Glencoe Oval. The Glencoe Progress Association and Wattle Range Council have repeatedly sought grants to help with skate park costs. The two groups had sought $35,000 from the State Government. Council has set aside $55,000 in the 2015/16 budget. Quiz night raises school funds MILLICENT teacher Rob Francis and his senior primary class recently hosted a successful quiz night with 150 participants. St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School principal Amanda Parslow said participants enjoyed an evening of fun, socialisation and challenges. The quiz night was a fundraiser for the school’s Year 7 Canberra trip in November. Man reported for assault POLICE have reported a man following an assault at Millicent last week. At 10.30am on Friday, police responded to reports of an altercation between two men in a supermarket car park. Police reported a 35-year-old Millicent man for assault and he will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date. Dairy expansion planned A MAJOR Kalangadoo dairy is planning to expand its herd from 350 cows to 400 by the end of this year. Manga Dairy is advertising for staff. Schnitzel Night ThuRSdaY NighT - Chicken or Beef Schnitzel with your choice of sauce or topping FOR ONLY $13.00 Market Night FRidaY NighT - approximately 20 pRizeS up for grabs each week! Bookings essential PUNK MUSIC ACT: Millicent band Human Garbage played covers and their own compositions at the Grand Hotel in Millicent on Friday night. The members are Jack Lane, Ryan von Einem and Jasper Hammat. Live music acts play at the George Street premises every Friday night. Picture: CAROLINE HAMMAT We are thrilled to celebrate our first year at Millicent Florist And to say thanks, enjoy 25% OFF STOREWIDE With every pruchase over $50 enter the draw to win a fresh bunch of flowers for yourself or a special friend. 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